David I. Schulman

David I. Schulman: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Biography

David I. Schulman is Co-Chair of the Video Games and Esports Practice Group and a senior attorney in the firm’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice. David’s practice encompasses a wide array of corporate legal services, and includes representation of publicly and privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and lenders in all aspects of their commercial transactions.

David has wide-ranging experience in structuring and negotiating complex technology, eCommerce and telecommunications transactions, outsourcing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, private equity investments, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. David also advises clients on general business law matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, capitalization issues, equity compensation strategies, employment matters, and customer and vendor contracts.

Concentrations

•Technology and intellectual property licensing
•Video games and esports
•Outsourcing and international intellectual property transactions
•Internet and e-commerce transactions
•Artificial intelligence
•Intellectual property development and protection
•Corporate governance
•Mergers and acquisitions
•Commercial transactions, including domestic and international strategic alliances
•Professional service transactions, including consulting and development

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Lexology Index: Sports and Gaming, 'Recommended,' Sports, 2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Sports Law: Esports, 2021-2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, IT Outsourcing Law; Technology Law, 2017-2026
•Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,' 2025
•Listed, Who's Who Legal: Sports & Gaming, 2023-2024
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2010-2012 and 2014-2025
•'Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia,' 2015-2019
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2023-2025
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Best Law Firms,' 'Law Firm of the Year' in Information Technology Law, 2024
•Listed, Georgia Trend magazine, 'Legal Elite,' 2006, 2009, 2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2019-2020, and 2024
•Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013
•Listed, Chambers Global, Corporate M&A, 2013
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

Areas of Practice (16)

  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Video Games & Esports
  • Corporate
  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Venture Capital & Emerging Technology
  • Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality
  • IT & Business Process Outsourcing
  • Technology Transactions
  • Automotive
  • Sports Law
  • Innovation & Artificial Intelligence
  • Digital Infrastructure
  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
  • Fintech
  • Entertainment, Media & Sports

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Arizona, B.A., Political Science; University of Arizona, B.A., cum laude; University of Arizona, B.A., 1990 The Honors College
Law School Attended:
Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1994 Professional Articles Editor; Emory University School of Law, J.D., Emory International Law Review
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Georgia
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Appointed Member, WIPO-IGET Panel of Experts (Mediator, Expert), International Games and Esports Tribunal (IGET) in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), 2025
•Associate, The Milken Institute
•Board of Directors, American Israel Chamber of Commerce
•Board of Trustees, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
•Charter Member, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)
•East Lake Partner, The East Lake Foundation
•Member, American Bar Association
•Member, Emory University Board of Visitors
•Member, State Bar of Georgia
•Member, Technology Association of Georgia

Languages:
Hebrew and Fluent
Reported Cases:
Experience: Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategic Transactions: Represented Entouch Controls, an IoT technology and services company, in its financing and strategic transaction with Respida Capital.; Represented Tripwire Interactive, a video game publisher and developer in its sale to the Embracer Group, a global leader in the gaming and entertainment industry.; Represented Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the leading global network of exchanges and clearing houses including the NYSE, in connection with its acquisition of SuperDerivatives, a technology company with its primary operations in Israel, for $350 million.; Represent 1AM Gaming in multiple venture capital investments.; Represented a video game company, specializing in the development and distribution of mass multi-player online games, in the sale of a 30% interest in the business to Tencent Corporation, a leading Chinese Internet and video game company. The representation included corporate issues, complex international intellectual property transfer and video game publishing matters.; Represented Servigistics, Inc., a service parts optimization software company, in its sale to Marlin Equity Partners.; Represented BlueCube Software, a retail site and headquarters operations software company, in its acquisition by RedPrairie Corporation, a portfolio company of Francisco Partners.; Represented BlueCube Software, a retail site and headquarters operations software company, in its divestiture from Radiant Systems (NASDAQ: RADS) in a management buy-out split-off.; Represented ETF.com, the leading independent authority on exchange-traded funds, in its sale to Bats Global Markets.; Represented Excent Corporation, a provider of special education software and services, in its sale to Frontline Education.; Represented a foreign video game studio in its acquisition of a U.S. based video game studio.; Metaverse, Video Games and Esports Transactions: Represented the Saudi Esports Federation in the establishment and management of the largest esports tournament in the world - The Esports World Cup. The Esports World Cup brings the world's top esports clubs and players together, from every game genre, and crowns the world's best club. The tournament provides the largest prize pools for winners ever offered in esports history.; Represented Jamestown Properties, owner of One Times Square and producer of New York City's Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop, in the creation of New York City's Time Square in the Metaverse (Decentraland). The facility is accessible by users, stages virtual events and offers a marketplace for the trade of virtual goods.; Represented Tyson Ranch (Mike Tyson) in its investment in the esports team F2K. The representation included corporate issues, complex intellectual property licensing matters, endorsements and appearances, international intellectual property transfer issues, and product marketing.; Represented Jamestown Properties, owner of One Times Square and producer of New York City's Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop, in the creation of a multi-media, experiential technology platform that incorporates and controls live broadcast, augmented reality, virtual reality, entertainment and gaming experiences through a dedicated App, website and streaming services for a Virtual New Year's Eve Event at One Times Square.; Represented multiple video game studios in development and publishing agreements with publishers and intellectual property asset owners such as Tencent Corporation, Take-Two Interactive, Valve Corporation, Marvel Entertainment, Microsoft, Sony Interactive, and Twitch Interactive.; Represented multiple video game studios in development and publishing agreements for video games based on famous intellectual property, such as, Star Wars, Marvel, Alien, The Walking Dead, Transformers, Ghostbusters, Creed, Westworld, Watchmen, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.; Represented HG Sports in a video game and esports joint venture with INDYCAR.; Represented a U.S. virtual reality studio in a joint venture for publication of the client's virtual reality games in arcades and internet cafes in Asia. The client contributed its virtual reality games and the joint venture partner invested capital and undertook operational and publishing responsibilities.; Established Hi-Rez Studios' esports leagues for Smite and Paladins . Drafted league agreements, rules and regulations, team agreements and player agreements.; Represent clients in esports tournament production agreements, broadcasting and streaming agreements, sponsorship agreements, influencer agreements, promotional agreements and merchandizing agreements.; Represented a video game studio in a joint venture with DreamWorks Animation that formed a studio for development and publication of games based on DreamWorks Animation intellectual property.; Technology and Intellectual Property Transactions: Assisted TK Elevator with a full suite of procurement forms to support global enterprise operations.; Represented ClickSoftware Technologies in negotiating a 'white label' Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Agreement with Salesforce.com.; Represented Simeio Solutions in a Business Process Outsourcing Agreement with Vantiv (Worldpay).; Represented T-Mobile in a Telecommunications IoT Services Agreement with Spotify.; Represent technology companies in the development, licensing, sale and implementation of software, hardware, cloud services (SaaS) and professional services in both domestic and international transactions with companies such as TOTAL S.A., Shell Oil, ExxonMobil, Mercedes-Benz, Coca-Cola, SunTrust Bank, Albertson's, JC Penney Company, Luxottica, Tiffany & Company, Marriott International, Ahold Delhaize, McDonald's, Dunkin' Brands, HMSHost Corporation, Sears. Roebuck and Co., and Verizon Wireless.; Represented RedPrairie Corporation in forming a joint venture, in which the client financed the joint venture and contributed management, services and sales support. The joint venture partner contributed management and intellectual property.; Represented an international water and waste recycling services company in the negotiation of a settlement related to a multimillion dollar failed technology implementation and contract dispute.; Represented an enterprise software company in the establishment of a domestic and international reseller network.; Represented Israeli Olympic Committee in its 1996 Olympic Games sponsorship agreements with McDonald's and Speedo.
ISLN:
916468628

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (9 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/20/09 in Corporate Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/20/09 in Corporate Law

    David is an excellent lawyer and a credit to the profession. I would give him my highest recommendation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/20/09 in Technology Finance

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/18/09 in Corporate Contracts

    David's practice areas exceed the scope of the drop down menu. He is an excellent corporate transaction lawyer, including mergers and acquisitions and has significant experience with intellectual property issues and transactions, including licensing... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/17/09 in Technology Law

    I have worked with David on several occasions and have always found him to be professional, articulate, intelligent and fair. He is a exceptional lawyer and an asset to the profession.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/17/09 in Business Law

    He is a brilliant attorney and very decent human being.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/17/09 in Corporate Law

    David has extensive corporate experience and knowledge, from inside and outside of an organization. He is bright and eminently capable.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/17/09 in Corporate Law

  • 3.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/13/12 in Civil Litigation

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Location

  • Atlanta, GA
    Terminus 200 , Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500
    Atlanta, GA 30305

    678-553-2655 Phone
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